Whoever you are, there is a purpose at work in your life.

That purpose is ultimately connected to the single most significant event in the history of the world—the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Whether you believe it or not, the resurrection was the most significant event in the history of the world. The resurrection happened, and you can be forever changed because of it.

One of my favourite places in Israel is a place that’s known as Banias, known as Caesarea Philippi in the Bible. Today, it’s just a big ruin and archeological dig. But to this day, you can see how otherworldly and strange and mysterious it must have been in its time. The city was built on a huge rock foundation, nestled up against the side of a steep cliff at the foot of Mount Hermon.

You may have heard about Mount Hermon. In the Bible, it’s often associated with strange and creepy things – demonic things. It was famous for idolatry. In fact, more than 20 pagan temples have been excavated there so far. It was the place where Jeroboam built golden calves and shrines to pagan gods and led the northern kingdom of Israel into idolatry.

PART EIGHT

There once was a very wealthy man. He was the heir of several generations of wealthy men before him, and each had increased the family fortune.